My Favorite Football Signing: Transfer of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Clube de Portugal to Manchester United (100% Powered up)
Introduction
I am a fan of Manchester United, a club with great history both on the pitch and off it while doing business. I have watched and enjoyed this club's success in the past decade and it is safe to say that Manchester United is a great club with rich history. Although it is painful to see the decline since Sir Alex Ferguson left, I am still confident that this club is capable of achieving great things. Although some not top players have joined the club since recently, there is one player that has made the biggest impact since the days of Cristiano Ronaldo. His name is Bruno Fernandes signed from Sporting Lisbon. The stats behind his achievements in such a short time since he joined speaks itself.
Brief Bio of Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes was not a popular name at least among top performing midfielders in the European leagues. irrespective of less popularity among the elite clubs, he has consistently performed at a level far above average. Fernandes played for two seasons with Sporting Lisbon, having joined the club from Sampdoria in 2017. Fernandes tested domestic league success with Sporting Lisbon in 2018-2019 season. He is also an integral part of the Portuguess national team, having won the Uefa Nations League in 2019 with them.
Fernandes has also achieved personal success at club level. For example, he won the best player for two consecutive seasons - 2017-18 and 2018-19 in the Primeira Liga division. Such was his height of performance which has earned him respect among fans, team mates and country. Before he completed his transfer to Manchester United, he score 64 goals for Sporting Lisbon in his 127 apperances for the club. With the above background information, it is obvious that Fernandes would be a valuable addition to the Manchester United club - and he is.
Manchester United Headache - The midfield
Manchester United has struggled in the midfield department since the days of Paul Scholes. It is true that over the course of many seasons, lots of players have been brought into that department. But none has been able to fill the shoes left by the legendary Scholes. There is a then World record Signing of Paul Pogba from Juventus. Podgba has been performing but not up to the level of his billing. He has lacked consistency and fluid especially when the team needs him most.
McTominay is another player in that midfield who also tries to hold and detect play, although we cannot name him among world-class midfielders. Fred is been trying his best, but not to the point of dictating play and consistently performing at a level expected of midfielders at Manchester united. Many other players have come and not impressed in the midfield department
From the above, it becomes obvious that Manchester United has struggled to reach the heights of Fergie days no big thanks to lack of quality midfielders that can perform consistently at a top level. Who then could help to plug this seemly gaping hole that has brought the club down in recent years? No other player could have done it better than Bruno Fernandes.
Fernandes Impact in Numbers
Fernandes would always be mentioned in any discussion of a player that made instant impact after joining a new club. He joined Manchester United United in January 2020. There was no obvious difficulty in completing his transfer because the business was largely kept away from the public until the deal was joined. Ever since he joined Manchester united, he as accumulated numbers that reflect his top performance and instant success. Take a look below at the following 5 stats:
1. Since his first appearance in February 2020, he has scored the second most number of goals in the Premier league - 13. Only Mohamed Salah boasts of a better return
2. No player in Premier league history scored 10 goals and made 5 assists in his first 10 away appearances for their club. Fernandes has done it for Manchester united
3. In his 33 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions, he has made 13 assists and scored 18 goals
4. Since his first appearance, no Premier league midfielder has assisted more than Fernandes. Has has 10 assists to his names
5. He was awarded man of the Match after the Everton game. That is a record 5 times. no other premier league player has won more it that time
Conclusion
Bruno Fernandes and has been a big revelation at Manchester United. It is obvious that if all other players perform at his level, manchester united would be a much better team than they are now. He continues to perform in almost every competition he plays. Little wonder then, that I picked him as my marquee signing for manchester united. I wish him more success in his career with the club.
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Yes, I totally agree with the outstanding impact of Bruno in ManU. Thanks for your post @focusnow
My fellow Manchester united fan I hail thee. Your entry in this contest is a powerful one. I wish my best Player Bruno Fernandes all the best in our great club.
@tmighty. Bruno is a great player. He has turned the team around completely
Yes ooo. If not that a tree cannot make a forest. We just need more serious players like him to return to the helm of glory.
Has has done so well in a short time. We wish him the best @xkool24
Now i know a brief history of one player in the world..thanks for sharing.
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Lol...i watch football and i am about to make my own post for this challenge.
Wow much review on football
And that of Bruno Fernandes personality
Great analysis
Bravo
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Do you also watch football @gracellagift. Waooh. I never knew
Yes I use to play football back then in secondary school but just one incident stop me
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Nice post @focusnow.
I agree with you. Bruno should have been a word renowned play a while ago but the world's attention is mostly on popular clubs like Manchester United. When he left Sporting, the team appeared to be struggling to win their games especially against other competitive clubs like Famalicao.
He really shaped the midfield of the club delivering key passes, innovative playmaking, as well as scoring fantastic goals. His appearance alone on the pitch tends to boost the confidence of his teammates as well as the fans.
Bruno's achievements are highly impressive. I would like to see him accumulate many titles.
Thank you for your participation.